Bernhard Bloch Jardiniere Stand & 2 Jardinieres

Bernhard Bloch Majolica Jardiniere Stand and Two Jardinieres

first quarter 20th century, Czechoslovakian, in the Art Nouveau taste, the base molded with lily pads and blossoms, the sinewy arms leaf-molded and decorated with irises, both jardinieres decorated with swirling irises and leaves, the larger jardiniere marked "Eichwald 5812".
h. 57-1/4", w. 25-1/2", d. 16"

Provenance: The Estate of Donald J. Hurst, Waterloo, Iowa.
Condition Report: In overall good condition. The stem of the stand is lacking three leaf tips and one flower tip. There is a chip at the stem base by the bolt. Both vases have a chip to their foot rims. Jardinieres and stand exhibit light crazing to glaze and a few surface scratches scattered throughout.